From Cambridge Polymer Group, Inc.
Coefficient of Friction (CoF) is used to quantify how readily two surfaces slide in the presence of a
lubricant or oil. Conventional CoF tests use custom built hardware to measure the friction but no robust
standardized approach is currently available and sensitivity and resolution are problematic. In
conjunction with unique test geometries, commercial shear rheometers provide the sensitive
force/displacement control that is required to measure CoF accurately and reproducibly. Understanding
coefficient of friction can help in design of bearings and surface in industry and medicine.
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